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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.49, 318.72 and 228.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.49, 318.72 and 228.39 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.49 : 318.72 = 228.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.49/318.72 = 228.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.49x = 318.72 × 228.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.49x = 72,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,792.46/232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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